CVE-2007-2865 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 25 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the server parameter in phpPgAdmin, potentially stealing user data or sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-2865?

CVE-2007-2865 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sqledit.php in phpPgAdmin 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the server parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2865?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phppgadmin Phppgadmin.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2865?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2007-2865 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2865 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-2865, GHSA-97v5-8m6g-4h8j.